Can a coated catheter stop deadly ICU infections?
NCT ID NCT05959018
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether using a catheter coated with antimicrobial medicine could prevent serious bloodstream infections in intensive care patients. Researchers compared the coated catheter to a standard one in 110 adults in a Malaysian hospital ICU. They looked at infection rates, length of hospital stay, and costs to see if the special catheter is worth the extra expense.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Antimicrobial-impregnated central venous catheter (Arrowg+ard Blue Plus®)
What this could lead to
If effective, this could show that antimicrobial-coated catheters reduce dangerous bloodstream infections and save healthcare costs in ICUs.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study (110 participants) that is already completed. Results may not apply to other hospitals or countries, and the catheters are more expensive, so cost-effectiveness is uncertain.
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Locations
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Universiti of Malaya Medical Centre
Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, 59100, Malaysia